SUSHI SAKE

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef steak on cart at walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking access to hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for employee Katherine has been working more than 60 days. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no agreement for employee Kevin, has been working for approximately 1 week. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp tempura prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date at cook line, employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation area next to dishwasher. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at preparation area. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on table at taking orders. Employee removed during inspection. Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation nor wearing a beard guard. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce container stored on walk in cooler floor. Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop holder interior. Employee moved to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice bin container not covered next to ice machine, employee closed lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm); at cook line, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty colander inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Still observed, employee removed during inspection.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed no training for: Byron, Christian,Yasmin,Mavis, Victor, Flor and Ludio have been working more than 60 days. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above butter on cart at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing their hands wearing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork shumai (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at sushi station, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee closet top lid during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty colander inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from restaurant food in standing unit by kitchen door entrance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of rice bags at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at sushi station engaging food preparation without a hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice white bin container not covered next to ice machine at kitchen area, employee closed lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); at font counter, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko and flour containers not identified with common names under preparation table at kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dumplings (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee closed lid during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Ricky Diaz,manager certification expired on 05/04/2024.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table next to dishwasher machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment Togo sauces inside reach in cooler next to kitchen door entrance. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags on expo/carry out table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on walk in cooler floor. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to cutting board at sushi station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 13 rodent droppings on top of the dishwasher machine, also observed approximately 9 rodent droppings on the floor under dishwasher machine.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked tempura shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the sushi station, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tempura shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the sushi station, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with raw shrimp (frozen) inside HWS at the back area. Employee moved food to walk in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at the sushi station. Employee identified solution during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in batter container at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in unit at sushi station.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the entrance of the walk in cooler. Also under 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on floor at preparation area, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the preparation area.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) bags in a container inside hand wash sink at the back of the kitchen. Employee moved to walk in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel in hand wash sink back room. Towel was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary sanitizer test strips. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in tempura breading. Cup was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelving under grill. Cardboard was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under green cutting board in back prep table. Towel was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation in toaster oven. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in sushi holding cooler. Warning